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Dinosaur interviews himself

What a wonderful guest

What’s the secret …

To a good interview?

Rare interview with an even rarer dinosaur

Some would say ample research on the topic you’re trying to discuss.  Others would say having a good set of questions.  Still others would say inviting in a good guest.  But for me, the secret to a good interview starts with the host.  It isn’t so much the questions or the answers as it is the good conversation to be had.  And really, for that to occur: Is there really a need for anyone else?  Answer: I would say yes.  The caveat is you better be comfortable having a dialog with yourself first.  And that’s why in many ways this is a breakthrough interview. 

Among the topics we cover:  My new idea for a great app, new details on the Time of Great Phonelessness (i.e. Before Phones), how phones stole our memories, the difference between prescient and clairvoyant, why a ranger kept returning to the swamp and what made him stop, the difference between a tree and a large blade of grass, why cigarettes are healthier than cell phones, how banjos went viral, and more.

The era before phones is where the dinosaurs like me roam.

— Dino

The era before phones is where the dinosaurs like me roam.

— Dino
Buck Buckner
Looks like rain.
Bobby Angel
Smells like cedar and coffee.
A large log drops into the campfire, causing embers to rise up.
Campfire Cowboy
Kick another log into the fire.
Bobby Angel
Did ya feel that? Rain alright